No-Fault Account Specialist
Professional Physical Therapy · Melville, NY · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteAnalyst$24.76–$27.83/hrFull-time
Full-Time | Remote
Pay
$24.76–$27.83/hour
Responsibilities
- Obtain required patient authorizations through payer portals and by phone
- Respond to clinic inquiries via phone, email, and internal tasking systems
- Communicate authorization approvals, denials, and status updates to providers
- Partner with clinic staff to resolve authorization-related issues
- Follow up with insurance carriers on authorizations and claim payments, escalating issues as needed
- Manage daily work queues to meet established productivity standards
- Identify denial, underpayment, and overpayment trends and escalate as appropriate
- Follow up on and resolve unpaid or outstanding accounts with payers
- Maintain knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, Risk Management, and compliance requirements
- Attend required staff meetings and training
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in medical billing, accounts receivable, and denial management
- Knowledge of clinic operations, including patient registration, referrals, authorizations, and cash collections
- Understanding of insurance reimbursement, authorization and collection practices, and practice management systems
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information appropriately
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with clinic teams
Benefits
- 2 weeks PTO
- Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
- 6 major holidays
- Company-matched 401(k) available once eligibility requirements are met
- MetLife Pet Insurance with flexible plans and 24/7 telehealth support
- Exclusive discounts through PlumBenefits and LifeMart